Speaker inaugurates book stall at DU Literature Festival
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a book stall showcasing the commemorative coffee table book “Shatabdi-Yatra: Vithalbhai Ki Gaurav Gatha” at the Delhi University Literature Festival. The DU Literature festival is going to be held from February 12 to 14 at the Sports Multipurpose Hall, University of Delhi.
Addressing students and visitors at the festival, Gupta said the book is a tribute to Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian to preside over the Central Legislative Assembly. “Vithalbhai Patel was not merely the first Indian to preside over the Central Legislative Assembly. ‘Shatabdi-Yatra’ reflects his courage, constitutional vision, and commitment to parliamentary autonomy,” he said.
The Delhi Legislative Assembly stall drew a steady stream of students, faculty members, and visitors. Many showed keen interest in Patel’s life and asked questions about the evolution of parliamentary traditions in India. A QR code was displayed at the stall to allow visitors to pre-book the coffee table book. The initiative received a positive response from students.
A selfie point was also set up to encourage young visitors to engage with India’s parliamentary heritage. A documentary on the life and legacy of Vithalbhai Patel, voiced by actor Anupam Kher, was screened at the stall and attracted a receptive audience.
The coffee table book documents 100 years of India’s parliamentary evolution from 1925 to 2025. It includes archival material, rare photographs, and researched narratives on key institutional milestones.
